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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle Bowl

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An easy, no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, macerated strawberries, and light cake cubes, perfect for quick indulgence and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (600 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 6 cups (600 g) angel food cake or pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries: In a medium bowl, toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes until juicy but not mushy.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Whip the heavy cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Combine cream and cream cheese: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula, using slow, sweeping motions to keep it light and airy.
  5. Assemble the trifle: In a trifle bowl, layer cake cubes evenly, spoon a generous layer of cheesecake cream on top, then add a layer of macerated strawberries with juices. Repeat layers until bowl is full, finishing with strawberries on top.
  6. Chill before serving: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight ideal) to meld flavors and soften cake without sogginess.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth blending. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overmixing. Macerate strawberries about 10 minutes for best juice release. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Use silicone spatula to scrape bowl clean. For gluten-free, use almond flour pound cake; for dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.

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